butterfly flag
Also known as: white lily of Tasmania
An evergreen perennial with narrow leaves and wiry stems 45-60cm long. Flowers are white, 4-6cm across, the inner segments purple and yellow, in summer. Fragrant
Scientific classification
- Species
- butterfly flag (Diplarrena moraea)
- Genus
- Diplarrena
- Family
- Iridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of butterfly flag
Distribution map
Southeastern Australia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of butterfly flag
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butterfly flag care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Can also be propagated by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in a sunny position in a humus-rich, moist neutral to acid soil. Partial shade is suitable when planted in a hot site
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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